May 25, 2022
Medieval bakers included extra goods in their deliveries to avoid being thrown in jail for short-changing customers—hence, “baker’s dozen.”
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7 Everyday English Idioms and Where They Come From
How did the proof get in the pudding? Britannica spills the beans on some of the most common idioms!
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